Mini TheatreM-1

PV1D

Double actMini Theatre is available in two different systems: the entry-level MT-50, and the flagship MT-60D (pictured opposite), featuring the mighty PV1D subwoofer.

Seamless entertainment In the best movies, everything fits. Actors, dialogue, storyline – it’s when all these separate elements merge effortlessly together that you know you’re in for a great cinematic experience. The same goes for our Mini Theatre series. Tucked away on a bookshelf or mounted on stands, these are speakers designed to blend elegantly and unobtrusively into your surroundings. And thanks to some dramatic technological improvements, satellites and subwoofers now integrate so seamlessly that each individual speaker seems to vanish, leaving you with the most immersive, fully formed cinema sound possible. No joins. No gaps. Just pure entertainment.

M-1 The sum of the parts

Sleek, compact, yet packing a powerful punch, the M-1 satellite speaker is the backbone of both our Mini Theatre systems, taking all five positions in a surround-sound set-up. From the inside out, the M-1 was conceived as a unified system. Its design has evolved in a totally integrated way, from the custom-made crossover to the two-piece clamshell cabinet.

And now, following a complete technological overhaul, including all-new drive units designed in-house, it sounds better than ever. Dispersion has increased. Imaging is pin-point accurate. Performance is now full range. In fact, the improvement is such that a single pair of M-1s could happily take on the role of your dedicated stereo speakers. It all adds up to stunning sound, whatever you’re listening to.

TweeterThe M-1’s tweeter is no off-the peg model – it’s a highly specialised piece of equipment custom-made by the same designers and engineers who created some of our best-known hi-fi speakers, including the CM Series. As well as featuring a unique surround material, the tweeter is tube-loaded – a design innovation we first introduced on our ground-breaking Nautilus™ speaker. The tube works by soaking up unwanted resonance from the back of the tweeter, so the sound you hear from the front is as detailed and precise as possible.

CabinetThe key to the M-1’s rock-solid sound is its unified, integrated structure: the way the design coalesces the components and cabinet into a harmonious whole. It all fits together beautifully, with a minimum of noise-inducing seams, joints and discontinuities. The result is a speaker that’s rigid, well-damped and air-tight.

Bass/midrangeThe redesigned bass/mid-range driver features our Anti-Resonance Plug – an acoustic innovation first seen on our high-end PM1 loudspeaker. Constructed from polymer foam, the mushroom-shaped device soaks up resonance like a sponge while also reducing cone break-up, creating unparalled clarity and detail in the midrange.

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Limitless versatility

Cable managementIn the same way a power cable enters a well-designed table lamp at its base and passes up through the stand, the M-1’s signal cable disappears into the back of the table plinth stand, from where the signal reaches the speaker via a specially-designed, pre-wired arm support.

When you’re watching a movie, it’s what’s on the screen – not around it – that’s important. So the M-1 doesn’t hog the limelight. Everything about its design, from its compact stature to its graceful curving edges, helps the speaker fit gracefully into the background and let the screen take centre stage. But take a closer look at the M-1, and you’ll soon start to notice the design ingenuity and attention to detail that’s gone into making this speaker so discreet.

The speaker’s versatility, for example, allows it to adapt perfectly to any home cinema environment, no matter how awkward the space. You can put the M-1 on a bookshelf. Or mount it on a wall. Or position it on its own floor stand. It can even swivel to a horizontal position, for when you want to use one as a centre channel speaker. Available in a choice of Matte Black or Matte White finishes, its clamshell cabinet is formed from just two interlocking, continuously curving sections. So no hard lines to distract the eye.

PV1D All-round performance

When we decided to create a new, powerful, compact subwoofer for use in home theatre set-ups, we weren’t going to contradict nature. Instead of a box, we based it on a bubble; the natural way of containing internal pressures without resorting to corners and edges. It’s a beautiful solution to the problems that plague conventional subwoofers. In the PV1D, the tremendous air pressures that stress the panels of normal, flat-sided subs at higher output levels are dispersed evenly around a rigid, continuous shell, reducing unwanted vibrations to a bare minimum.

The PV1D’s inherent stability means it can be pushed just that bit further. The symmetrical mounting of its twin drive units keeps the subwoofer perfectly balanced and anchored to the floor. So there’s no rattle when it rumbles. The back-to-back arrangement also further improves the distribution of pressure inside the speaker. Coupled to an all-new amplifier generating 400 Watts of power, the drivers have the dynamics and control to deliver all a subwoofer should. A big sound from a small bubble.

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Total controlContained within a discreet dark band encircling the speaker, the OLED display panel gives easy access to a number of pre-sets and tuning options. The PV1D also comes with our custom SubApp PC software, which provides more advanced set-up options.

Bass the way you like it When you’ve pushed the boundaries oftechnological design further than anyonethought possible, what do you do? Simple:you keep pushing. The PV1 has long beenregarded as something of an icon in domesticsubwoofer design, both for its striking shapeand superlative sonic performance. But byintroducing a digital dimension for the upgradedPV1D, we think we’ve gone one better.

Adopting the digital platform developed for ourflagship DB1 subwoofer allows the PV1D tobe fine tuned and controlled with more precisionthan its predecessor. Do you love the visceraldeep-bass impact of special movie soundeffects? Or maybe you prefer a flatter response,to compensate for a more resonant listeningenvironment? Whatever your listening tastes,with a full range of EQ options at your disposal,the choice is entirely up to you.

MT-60D If you’re looking for uncompromising cinema sound that fits easily into your life, look no further than our flagship Mini Theatre system. The MT-60D system twins M-1 speakers with the stunning power and control of a PV1D subwoofer to create a sound that will keep you gripped, right up until the final frame.

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MT-50 Big movie sound doesn’t necessarily require a blockbuster budget. Our entry-level MT-50 system delivers both great value and a truly immersive cinematic soundscape. This system swaps the PV1D for our compact but punchy ASW608 subwoofer, available in a choice of matt black and white finishes to match the M-1s.

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M-1 PV1D

Drive units

Sensitivity

Nominal impedance

Crossover frequency

Recommended amplifier power

Dimensions (Mounted on table stand)

Net weight

Finishes

1x ø25mm (1in) metal dome high-frequency 1x ø100mm (4in) woven glass fibre cone bass/midrange

85dB spl (2.83V, 1m)

8Ω (minimum 4Ω)

4kHz

20W – 100W into 8Ω on unclipped programme

Height: 248mm (9.8in) Width: 114mm (4.5in) Depth 162mm (6.4in)

2.3kg (5lb) including table stand

Cabinet: Matte White or Matte Black Grille: Matte White or Matte Black

perforated steel to match

2x ø200mm (8in) paper/Kevlar®/aluminium cone long-throw

Power output: 400W

Rated power consumption: 150W

Standby power consumption: <1W

Input impedance: 100kΩ

Signal / noise: >100dB

Functions: 5 Presets Input sensitivity (analogue) Gain (digital) Low-pass filter frequency Low-pass filter slope Low-pass filter phase Auto on/standby Trigger on/standby Trigger preset switching RS-232 automation control

Inputs: Stereo Line In (2x RCA Phono) Speaker Level In (5m cable supplied)

Height: 342mm (13.5in) Width: 270mm (10.6in) Depth: 358mm (14.1in)

18.7kg (41lb)

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Drive units

Amplifier

Dimensions

Net weight

Finishes

ASW608 MT-60D

MT-50

5 x M-1

ASW608

Matte Black Matte White

5 x M-1

PV1D

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Satellites

Subwoofer

Finishes

Satellites

Subwoofer

Finishes

1x ø200mm (8in) paper/ Kevlar® cone long-throw

Power output: 200W Rated power consumption: 40W

Standby power consumption: 0.5W

Input impedance: 33kΩ

Signal / noise: >90dB

Functions: Volume level – line in Volume level – speaker in Low-pass filter frequency Low-pass filter bypass (line in only) Bass extension Bass roll-off alignment Auto sense on/standby Phase switch Inputs: Stereo Line In (RCA Phono) Speaker In (Binding post) 12V trigger (3.5mm jack)

Height: 260mm (10.2in) not including feet Width: 260mm (10.2in) Depth: 330mm (13in) including grille and controls

8.85kg (19.5lb)

Cabinet: Matte Black Matte White Grille: Black with Black Grey with White

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Amplifier

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Net weight

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